1 in 4 new car trade-ins are now ‘underwater’ — a 4-year high as more owners drag major debt into new buys. Here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans

This is the highest share Edmunds has reported in four years, meaning a growing number of people are dragging additional debt ...
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'Underwater' car trade-ins are at a 4-year high: What that means when buying a new vehicle

About 26.6% of trade-ins toward new car purchases had negative equity in the second quarter of 2025, according to Edmunds. That is up from 26.1% in the first quarter of the year. Being "underwater," ...

1 in 4 new car trade-ins are ‘underwater,’ marking a 4-year high — here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans

This is the highest share Edmunds has reported in four years, meaning a growing number of people are dragging additional debt ...
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When is it a good time to sell or trade in your car? How to maximize your used car's value

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...

Auto Trader Shares Rise After Strong Demand Pushes Up Results

Auto Trader shares rose on Thursday after the digital automotive marketplace posted higher profit and revenue, benefiting from strong demand. In morning trading, shares trade 0.2% higher at 775.60 ...
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1 in 4 new car trade-ins are ‘underwater,’ marking a 4-year high — here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans

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